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29
Nov
2018
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Fiber Optic Broken Rail Detection Systems : Appendices A Through B
Subject
Fiber Optic
Keywords: Broken rail detection evaluation, fiber optic, Distributed Acoustic Sensing, DAS, track circuits
Abstract: Appendix A: TTCI have run a 25-week trial at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) site near Pueblo, Colorado, in which several fiber optic acoustic detection (FOAD...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/37
Office
RDI-23
29
Nov
2018
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Fiber Optic Broken Rail Detection Systems
Subject
Fiber Optic
Keywords: Broken rail detection evaluation, fiber optic, Distributed Acoustic Sensing, DAS, track circuits
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) conducted a baseline fiber optic broken rail detection evaluation on the High Tonnage Loop (HTL). Three different Distributed...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/37
Office
RDI-23
20
Jul
2018
Technical Reports
Fiber Optic Availability and Opportunity Analysis for North American Railroads
Subject
Fiber Optic
Keywords: Fiber Optic Acoustic Detection, FOAD, North American railroads, safety improvements, Wayside Detection, Railroad Cost Benefits
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored an evaluation conducted by Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) regarding the opportunity and availability to use...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/23
Office
RDI-23
5
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Engineering Design for Pedestrian Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings.
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, pedestrian safety, trespass, railroad safety, grade crossing treatments
Abstract: Researchers conducted a literature review and sought input from railroads to compile a list of methods currently used to increase pedestrian safety at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/24
Office
RDI-23
16
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Effect of an Active Another Train Coming Warning System on Pedestrian Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior; second train, violations, enhancement, safety, Train Activations
Abstract: This study evaluated a technology that alerts pedestrians to the presence of a second train at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/21
Office
RRD